1970S Episodes

This week we're doing the time warp with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). We examine its impactful cult following, discuss the complexities of its characters, and reflect on its iconic soundtrack. In this episode's b-sid...

This week we’re honoring a horror comedy classic as we review Young Frankenstein (1974). We dive into its brilliant blend of satire and homage, marvel at the stellar performances, and laugh about its unforgettable dance scene. This episode contains...

This week we pit The Omen (1976) against its 2006 remake. We compare the impact of each film's score, evaluate the differences in their casting choices, and debate the effectiveness of their respective endings. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we’re in for another creature feature as we check out Piranha (1978). We assess the quality of its effects, question the likability of its main characters, and unpack the intensity of its third act. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we check out the PG-rated slasher Tourist Trap (1979). We assess the creepiness of the antagonist, sift through the film’s psychological horror, and reflect on the impact it has on the genre. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates summer by diving into Jaws 2 (1978).

This week the Hack or Slash team commemorates Mother's Day by reviewing Carrie (1976) and its 2013 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team compares The Wicker Man (1973) to its infamous 2006 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team puts on their funeral attire to check out Phantasm (1979).

This week the Hack or Slash team compares the 1977 classic The Hills Have Eyes to its 2006 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team travels aboard Nostromo to unpack the sci-fi horror classic, Alien (1979).

This week the Hack or Slash team is joined by artist and filmmaker Anthony Presley as they break down the vast differences between the Italian Giallo classic Suspiria (1977) and its 2018 re-imagination.

This week the Hack or Slash team compares Wes Craven's directorial debut, The Last House on the Left (1972), to its 2009 remake.

This week the Hack or Slash team examines the 1976 film The Town That Dreaded Sundown and its 2014 meta-sequel by the same title, both of which are centered around the real-life tragedy that befell Texarkana in 1946.